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London Real Estate Team 1 - London Job Description
We’re Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. At Norton Rose Fulbright, our strategy and our culture are closely entwined. We know that our expansion will mean little unless it is underpinned by truly global collaboration and we understand that pioneering work only takes place when our people have room to move and think beyond boundaries. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we’re looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do. 
The Team
Our real estate lawyers act for clients across the full range of real estate matters including direct and indirect investment transactions, large scale development projects, investment structuring, portfolio deals, corporate occupier matters, and real estate financing. We work across all sectors including offices, logistics, leisure, hotels, renewable energy and residential (PBSA, PRS and social housing).
The Role
As an Associate within Norton Rose Fulbright’s London real estate practice, you play an integral role in supporting the team’s efforts in navigating the intricacies of commercial property transactions and providing essential legal advice to clients. This position requires a solid foundation in UK real estate law and a keen awareness of market dynamics within London. Associates within the team take on a variety of roles including legal research, due diligence,  drafting and negotiating documents, participating in negotiations and client meetings and running transactions. Associates are also required to participate in business development activities of the team.
Key Responsibilities
*Demonstrate proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various real estate documents, including leases, sale and purchase agreements and certificates of title taking account of the client’s objectives.
*Offer strategic and commercial advice to clients navigating real estate matters.
*Conduct due diligence, analyse legal risk and regulatory requirements to protect client interests.
*Cultivate strong client relationships, understanding their needs, and delivering tailored legal solutions aligned with their business objectives.
*Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated legal services covering all aspects of real estate law, ensuring optimal outcomes for clients.
Key Skills and Experience
*Between 2-4 PQE with relevant Real Estate experience from a leading firm.
*Driven and ambitious
*Able to demonstrate a high level of technical understanding and skill
*Excellent academics
*Good communication and inter-personal skills  
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential. 
Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people’s health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know here.